I found Google sites a little harder to use than a blog, but it does seem to have a lot of capabilities. I like that I can actually make a website instead of just a web page. I think I will definitely use this application as a way to display student artwork this school year.
My idea for using Google sites besides just showcasing artwork would be to have basic information about a topic that we are covering in art class. For example, in my site I gave basic information about the Huichol people of Mexico since the 3rd graders studied them and their artwork. On my second page, I included links to websites with more detailed information as well as images of the artwork. I also included a link to a website called www.freerice.com where students can take quizzes in various subjects (including art) and for each answer they get right, ten grains of rice are donated to feed the hungry.
I could use Google Sites to feature artists that we are studying, movements, painting techniques, etc. Then I would post links for the students to find extra information. I don't think I would use this as a required assignment, more of a resource for students who are interested to look at on their spare time, simply becuase I only see the students once a week for 50 minutes.
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Danelle,
ReplyDeleteThe webiste you created could easily be attached to or part of a class blog. If you created a different part for each grade you could just have links to the different grades on the side of your main blog.
I know that would be time consuming but the parents might appreciate it.
Jackie Sowle